17 Related Articles, between 2019-01-15 and 2019-01-16

'Shocking tragedy:' Judge calls for Alberta child-care review after toddler's death. An Alberta judge is recommending an extensive review of the province's child-care system following a 22-month-old girl's death. >>

A Canadian woman has launched a writing contest for her luxury home. Homeowner Alla Wagner has launched a "write a letter, win a house" competition for her Alberta home. >>

Alberta couple turn their garage into 'awesome' vintage arcade. While residential garages are generally home to cars, trucks and household junk, one Alberta couple has turned theirs into a fully-functional arcade. >>

Alberta crude oil curtailments remain unchanged despite price recovery. Alberta Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd says the province is leaving its oil curtailment levels at 325,000 barrels per day for now despite discounts for western Canadian crude that have narrowed to three-and-a-half-year lows. >>

Alberta homeowner announces contest for $1.7M home: $25 and an essay. A woman in Alberta, Canada, announced a contest earlier this month that calls on potential homeowners to pen an essay and pay $25 dollars to get a chance to win her home that’s valued at $1.7 million. >>

Alberta judge says no money for couple charged in son's meningitis death. A judge has told David and Collet Stephan — an Alberta couple facing a retrial after being previously convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of lie in the meningitis death of their son — that they won't be getting the money they requested for legal fees. >>

Alberta MLA quits United Conservatives, alleges top-down policy development. A member of the Alberta legislature for the United Conservatives is quitting the caucus to sit as an Independent over his concerns that the party is crafting policy from the top down. >>

Alberta woman to give away $1.7M home in letter-writing contest. Alla Wagner's $1.7-million property in Millarville, Alta., could be yours — for a small entry fee and some creative pencraft. >>

Calgary anaesthesiologist suspended until drugging and rape allegations dealt with in court. A Calgary anaesthesiologist who continued to work after he was accused of drugging and raping a woman has been ordered to surrender his practising permit, after CBC News contacted the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). >>

Construction workers told to cover speed limit reduction signs when not present. It is now mandatory for contractors to cover speed limit reduction signs when they leave a construction zone on an Alberta highway. >>

Fog and freezing drizzle impact travel on some area roads and highways. A fog advisory is in place for Calgary and parts of southern Alberta and the fog and freezing drizzle are impacting driving conditions on some area roads and highways. >>

Funeral for Gene Zwozdesky to be held Wednesday morning. A former Alberta MLA will be laid to rest on Wednesday. Gene Zwozdesky passed away on Jan. 6 after a battle with cancer. >>

Healthcare workers fear job cuts should UCP form government, party claims concerns unjustified. Representatives of the United Nurses of Alberta have voiced their concerns regarding the potential for sweeping job cuts if Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party prove victorious in the next provincial election. >>

Immunizations still urged as Alberta heads into second half of flu season. Halfway through the influenza season, it appears Albertans aren’t being hit as hard as they were last year. But a provincial health official says we’re not out of the woods yet. >>

Lethbridge anesthesiologist charged with sexual assault. The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) confirms it has asked a Lethbridge anesthesiologist to surrender his permit to practice after the doctor was charged with a count of criminal sexual assault. >>

Missing 12-year-olds found safe in Airdrie. Two 12-year-olds who were reported missing from the central Alberta area have been found. >>

The Bible, gemstones and comics: Alberta baby names have unusual sources. There will still be plenty of Olivias, Emmas, Liams and Noahs when babies born in Alberta last year start kindergarten. But some boys and girls will sport names inspired by the Bible, Marvel comics, gemstones and even outer space. >>